Chair in Radiation Chemistry
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
The proposed research will develop generic knowledge in the field of radiation chemistry that can be used to solve problems associated with nuclear decommissioning. The work will be carried out under the auspices of the Dalton Institute of the University of Manchester and thus a multi-disciplinary approach to the research will be facilitated. Existing nucelar facilities (eg. Magnox, AGR Station, Reprocessing plant, medical waste) present significant challenges with respect to waste management and decommissioning. The research programme will expand and enhance the skill base in nuclear engineering and science in order to meet these challenges. Additionally, the research will provide valuable information for use in future generations of nuclear facilities so as to reduce decommissioning and waste management problems.The impact of the new Chair appointment will be enhanced by interactions with the already established links with industry and in particular with BNFL. Furthermore, the appointee will contribute to the training of research scientists, in an area of research where the demands of industry substantially exceed the availability of individuals with appropriate expertise.
People |
ORCID iD |
Simon Pimblott (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Armentano A
(2011)
Mass analyzed threshold ionization spectra of phenol?Ar 2 : ionization energy and cation intermolecular vibrational frequencies
in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.
Atinault E
(2009)
Aqueous solution of UCl6(2-) in O2 saturated acidic medium: an efficient system to scavenge all primary radicals in spurs produced by irradiation.
in The journal of physical chemistry. A
Edwards EJ
(2007)
An apparatus for the study of high temperature water radiolysis in a nuclear reactor: calibration of dose in a mixed neutron/gamma radiation field.
in The Review of scientific instruments
Gregson CR
(2018)
Molecular Hydrogen Yields from the a-Self-Radiolysis of Nitric Acid Solutions Containing Plutonium or Americium.
in The journal of physical chemistry. B
Horne GP
(2017)
Plutonium and Americium Alpha Radiolysis of Nitric Acid Solutions.
in The journal of physical chemistry. B
Horne GP
(2017)
Inhibition of Radiolytic Molecular Hydrogen Formation by Quenching of Excited State Water.
in The journal of physical chemistry. B
Huerta Parajon M
(2008)
H atom yields in the radiolysis of water
in Radiation Physics and Chemistry
LaVerne JA
(2008)
Gas production in the radiolysis of poly(vinyl chloride).
in The journal of physical chemistry. A
Mezyk S
(2010)
Nuclear Energy and the Environment
Pimblott S
(2007)
Production of low-energy electrons by ionizing radiation
in Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Description | After 30 years of decline, this award focused on the re-establishment of radiation chemistry as a research discipline within the UK and the development of The University of Manchester Dalton Cumbrian Facility, a joint initiative between the university and the NDA, to provide a national radiation science capability. Commissioning of the DCF began in Nov. 2011 and the facility was officially opened in 2013, at which time it represented an investment of over £27million by the NDA, the EPSRC and The University of Manchester. |
Exploitation Route | The DCF is an integral part of the UK's National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF) (along with the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and the National Nuclear Laboratory Central Laboratory). It makes its irradiation capabilities available to the wider national and international research community as a world leading centre of excellence and expertise. |
Sectors | Education Energy Environment Healthcare |
Description | One of the objectives of this proposal was the design and delivery of The University of Manchester's Dalton Cumbrian Facility, a world leading capability for collaborative Radiation Science research located in the socio-economically challenged West Cumbria region. |
First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
Sector | Education,Energy,Environment |
Impact Types | Cultural Societal Economic |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £683,653 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I002855/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £318,896 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I012346/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £683,653 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I002855/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £1,578,220 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I034106/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £318,896 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I012346/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | Nuclear Decomissioning Authority |
Amount | £10,000,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | Cooperative Agreement between NDA and Univ of Manchester |
Organisation | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | Nuclear Decomissioning Authority |
Amount | £10,000,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | Cooperative Agreement between NDA and Univ of Manchester |
Organisation | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | Ricardo Group |
Amount | £30,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EGPR04-F02 |
Organisation | Ricardo UK Ltd |
Sector | Private |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |
Description | Ricardo Group |
Amount | £30,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EGPR04-F02 |
Organisation | Ricardo UK Ltd |
Sector | Private |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start |